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POLITICS2d agoIn Final Surge of Vast Midterm Spending, Parties Make Last-Ditch AppealsFueled by tens of millions from Elon Musk, President Trump’s super PAC, Michael Bloomberg and other big donors, both parties are pumping enormous amounts into the final days of the midterms.NYT US
POLITICS2d agoMost Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll FindsBut about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found.NYT US
POLITICS2d agoAs Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s RiseDeep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.NYT World
CONFLICT2d agoU.S. oil holds above $100, Brent at five-month high as Iran says it’s prepared for warfareCNBC
POLITICS2d agoThe Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting NastierSupporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.NYT US
WORLD2d agoMom who blamed vaccines for twin toddlers’ deaths faces death penalty after murder chargesAn Idaho prosecutor is seeking the death penalty against a woman charged with murder in the deaths of her twin toddlers last yearThe Independent World
MILITARY2d agoMilitary Boards Are Defying Orders and Letting Trans Troops ServeThe service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform.NYT US
WORLD2d agoFrance Football magazine clarified the controversy over the BOAT and revealed the truth behind the 'all-time' Ballon d'OrA partir de las críticas que circularon en redes sociales, los organizadores del máximo galardón explicaron la encuesta que lidera Cristiano Ronaldo sobre Lionel Messi.El punto de lo que ocurrirá en la ceremonia del próximo lunes.Clarín
WORLD2d agoBoca vs Eduardo Domínguez: the history against the coach who carries Bianchi's aura and was always rumored at La BomboneraEl Barba supo convertirle cuatro goles como futbolista al Xeneize, y también lo eliminó en un par de oportunidades como entrenador de Estudiantes. Su estilo sobrio y pragmático lo tuvo siempre en la consideración de Riquelme para ocupar el cargo de técnico. En su primera temporada con el Mineiro, quiere ser campeón de la Sudamericana y enfrentará al Xeneize el 21 de noviembre en Barranquilla.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoFrom video game to reality: the Uruguayan club that wants to revolutionize football with an app where fans choose tactics, starters, and reinforcementsCompite en la Cuarta División y quiere imitar un videojuego en la vida real.Tentó al Burrito Ortega para que vuelva a jugar, pero esa chance se diluyó, aunque lo harían el influencer Scarso y el periodista Sebastián "Pollo" Vignolo.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoInternational Panorama: elections in Brazil, much more than a country divided in twoLos sondeos para el balotaje marcan una paridad inédita entre Lula da Silva y Flávio Bolsonaro tras la diferencia de 1,8% que obtuvo el postulante conservador en el primer turno. Pero posiblemente lo más importante a observar es qué significa ese empate y qué está anunciando, incluso más allá de si el balotaje produce una sorpresa.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoThe Bukeleization of Latin America Has ArrivedNayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.NYT World
BUSINESS2d agoBiggest stock movers Friday: SKHY, MRNA, DECK, and moreSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoDave Regan Pushed the Billionaire Tax Hard. Now He Faces a Union Inquiry.The tax initiative is the most ambitious proposal that Dave Regan has ever qualified for the California ballot. Some Democrats hope it will be his final one.NYT US
WORLD2d agoAlpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It.Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn’t live up to the hype.NYT US
HEALTH2d agoWhat to know about ACA open enrollment this yearAs open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.CBS News
BUSINESS2d agoFormer HSBC insurance veteran Edward Moncreiffe joins AIA in latest senior talent moveFormer HSBC Holdings global insurance head Edward Moncreiffe will join rival AIA Group as regional CEO from November 2, following a path taken by former HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker, who returned to the Asia-Pacific region’s largest insurer as non-executive chairman last year. Moncreiffe will oversee AIA’s businesses in India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand, while serving on the group’s executive committee, according to a company statement issued on Friday. He will report to group CEO...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoHow the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military tiesThe Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic ties. A bilateral deal could deliver more immediate benefits than a broader Asean stockpile, which would entail coordination hurdles, analysts said, but questions remain over how quickly Manila could establish such a reserve and whether it would meaningfully reduce long-term dependence on...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoThe nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsEvery week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.Politico
POLITICS2d agoAmid Trump's assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black studentsAs many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.NPR News
BUSINESS2d agoWith jet fuel prices near a record, holiday airfares soar higherIf you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.NPR News
POLITICS2d agoBrazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynastyBrazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.NPR News
POLITICS2d agoAfter nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's son hears her voiceKim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.NPR News
POLITICS2d agoHow Trump is trying to save his longtime golf buddy in battleground ArizonaThe president is trying to save his longtime friend and golf buddy Jay Feely, who’s locked in a tough race against Democrat Amish Shah.Politico